Head to head
Caterpillar D6T LGP vs Yanmar ViO17
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,138kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,138kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6T LGP | Yanmar ViO17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 50,968lb (23,119kg) | 1,830 kg |
| Engine | Cat C9.3 ACERT, 215hp net / 228hp gross | - |
| Blade capacity | 4.90yd3 (3.75m3), 13.4ft wide, 47in tall | - |
| Ground pressure | 6.4psi | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,410 mm (blade lowered); 2,310 mm (blade lifted) |
| Engine power | - | 10.1 kW at 2,200 rpm |
Sources: Caterpillar D6T LGP, Yanmar ViO17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6T LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 49,138kg
A mid-size dozer used for bulk earthmoving, site clearance and grading on larger construction and quarry sites. The LGP variant's wider tracks let it work on soft or wet ground where a standard D6T would sink or lose traction.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Buy or hire the ViO17 if...
The Yanmar ViO17 is a true zero tail swing mini excavator built for working tight to walls, fences and parked vehicles without the counterweight overhanging, a common requirement on UK residential and urban groundworks jobs. It sits in the same roughly 1.7-1.9 tonne hire class as the Takeuchi TB216 and Kubota KX019-4. Yanmar's compact equipment range is less widely stocked across UK hire fleets than Kubota or JCB, but it has a following among contractors who rate its digging force for its size.
Full ViO17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D6T LGP and the Yanmar ViO17?
The Caterpillar D6T LGP is the bigger machine by 49,138kg. The Caterpillar D6T LGP is a medium low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Yanmar ViO17 is a a 1.8 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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